Elsie J. Semanik of Thayer passed away on Monday, June 7, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on April 22, 1938, the youngest of five children born to Joseph and Agnes Elko Semanik.
Elsie spent the majority of her professional career at Illinois Bell. She was currently serving as clerk for the Auburn Township. She was also a member of Sacred Heart Church in Virden.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, sisters Mary Rolando and Elizabeth Semanik, and brothers Joe and John Semanik. She is survived by two nieces, Kristie (Tommy) Schroeder of St. Cloud, Florida, Pam Semanik (Rowland ‘Bing” Chang) of Oak Park, a nephew, Joe (Janet) Semanik of Springfield, and four great-nephews.
A life celebration will be held at a later date. Her remains have been donated to medical science. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donors’ choice.